What does RUB mean?

Pronunciation
/rʌb/
Letters
3
Scrabble score
5
Words With Friends score
7
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

verb

  1. move over something with pressure“rub my hands”
  2. cause friction“my sweater scratches”
  3. scrape or rub as if to relieve itching“Don't scratch your insect bites!”

noun

  1. an unforeseen obstacle
  2. the act of rubbing or wiping“he gave the hood a quick rub”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

rubs6rubes7rubbed11

Anagrams of RUB

bur5urb5

Word lists

Questions

Is RUB a valid word in word games?

RUB is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is RUB worth?

RUB is worth 5 points with Scrabble letter values and 7 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.